Table 7.
Summary of findings concerning time-dependent effects of developmental iron deprivation on behavior by functional domain
| Prenatal iron deprivation | Postnatal iron deprivation | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor: gross | No effects | No effects |
| Motor: fine | No effects | No effects |
| Cognition | No effects | Delayed object concept |
| Emotionality | Less inhibition (novel environment) more changes between behaviors | Heightened emotionality (familiar environment) |
| Affect rating | Less fearful | More tense |
| Activity | Lower (familiar environment) | Trend toward higher activity |